Trailer: Welcome to the Parkinson's Disease Podcast

[00:00:02] Dr. Ashley Campbell: Parkinson's is a life-changing diagnosis that can't be discussed and rationalized in a five minute conversation.

[00:00:09] Anna Stoecklein: More than a million Americans have a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.

[00:00:14] Jeff Lasley: I felt scared when I was first diagnosed.

[00:00:17] Anna Stoecklein: Parkinson's symptoms aren't always obvious, even to the person with the disease.

[00:00:22] Wayne: Lack of coordination, simple things that other people wouldn't necessarily attribute to an illness.

[00:00:29] Jeff Lasley: I was holding my toothbrush with two hands, I wasn't really even aware that I was doing that.

[00:00:35] Anna Stoecklein: But we know more about Parkinson's than ever and people are learning to live full lives after diagnosis.

[00:00:41] Dr. Soania Mathur: There's lots of allied health care professionals that have the time and skills that can help you optimize your quality of life.

[00:00:49] Anna Stoecklein: Welcome to the Parkinson's Disease Podcast. Throughout this series we'll hear from those living with a diagnosis.

[00:00:57] Kat Hill: There were a lot of logistics that needed to happen to set up a life that could be fulfilling and rich and wonderful and affordable, but we've been able to do that.

[00:01:09] Anna Stoecklein: We'll talk to the people diagnosing Parkinson's.

[00:01:12] Dr. Rebecca Gilbert: How's your sleep, how's your mood, how's your thinking, how's your bowel, bladder, et cetera.

[00:01:17] Anna Stoecklein: We'll hear from a range of different experts who can all play a vital role in improving quality of life after diagnosis.

[00:01:24] Dr. Soania Mathur: It may be that you add a physiotherapist to your medical team, an occupational therapist, a speech language pathologist, a social worker, an exercise specialist.

[00:01:34] Anna Stoecklein: We'll also learn that no two Parkinson's patients are the same. And so we'll help to shine a light on the many different things you or a loved one might experience before, during and after a diagnosis.

It's important to remember that the information in this series was created for educational purposes only. The Parkinson's Disease Podcast is not a substitute for formal medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. So if you have questions about a medical condition, please talk to your qualified healthcare provider. Thanks for listening and stay with us for episode one, "What is Parkinson's Disease?"